PrePress Operator

We are seeking a skilled PrePress Operator to join our team at American Packaging Corporation. As a PrePress Operator, you will play a critical role in preparing and staging press or laminator jobs, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our printing equipment.

• Retrieve and prepare cylinders for press runs, adhering to established SOPs and quality standards.
• Operate an automated storage system terminal to retrieve and return cylinders and aniloxes to storage.
• Coordinate with the Mounting Department to stage jobs and ensure timely production.
• Assemble and transport print cylinders and aniloxes between printing press and prepress departments.
• Aid on press set-ups as needed and assist with miscellaneous housekeeping and cleaning responsibilities.
• Operate a core cutter to produce accurate size cores for each scheduled print job.
• Complete required reports and paperwork using a computer terminal.
• Perform required cleaning tasks, including daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities.
• Obtain Power Industrial Truck licenses as required.
• Effectively communicate with coworkers throughout all shifts.
• Attend and participate in all company-mandated meetings.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three months of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, including safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.

This role requires working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels. You will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. American Packaging Corporation is committed to providing a safe working environment and requires all employees to adhere to established safety guidelines and rules.

American Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.